Draw a plan to deal with fire in Engine Room:

(Refer to the detailed answer for 6669d2306e39f79419938d07 for the general approach, adapted to the engine room.)

1. Detection and alarm: On discovering/believing a fire in the engine room, raise the alarm at the nearest alarm/call point; activate the general alarm. The OOW/OIM takes charge, notes the location per the fire control plan, and commences the emergency organisation (the muster list assigns the fire party, boundary party and communication).

1. Initial action: The first person present checks and reports; try to extinguish a small fire (portable extinguisher) if safe and trained; otherwise contain and evacuate. The engine room is a high-risk space (fuel, oil, heat), so the response must be fast.

1. Mustering/evacuation: Sound the alarm; muster the crew at their assigned stations; ensure the engine room is evacuated (all personnel leave, the escape routes are used); roll call at the muster. The engine room may be sealed for a fixed system.

1. Fire attack: The fire party, with appropriate PPE and breathing apparatus, proceeds to the fire using the most direct but safe route; they extinguish using the correct method - for an oil/fuel fire, use foam, CO2, dry powder or water mist (not a water jet on burning oil); the boundary party cools the adjacent surfaces; the communication/officer coordinates on the bridge.

1. Containment: Close the fire-rated doors, isolate the ventilation and the fuel supply to the engine room, and use the fire control plan to locate and seal the area; the fire's spread is limited by the A-class divisions.

1. Fixed system: If the fire cannot be controlled, the engine room may be sealed and the fixed fire-extinguishing system (CO2, foam, or water mist) operated - after all personnel have evacuated and the space is secured; the CO2 discharge alarm is sounded before release.

1. Control and monitoring: Keep monitoring the progress, ensure the escape routes are clear, and adjust as needed; report status to the master.

1. In port with shore facilities: When the ship is in port, immediately notify the port authority/terminal and the emergency services (fire brigade); coordinate with the shore fire service on the incident command, provide them with the fire control plan, the plans of the engine room, the presence of any dangerous cargo, and the hazardous materials (SDS); assist with escape, and use the shore fire engines/vessels, hydrants (via the international shore connection), and additional manpower as required; arrange for the injured to be evacuated ashore.

1. After fire: confirm extinguishment, secure the scene, gas-free/ventilate, and investigate the cause; record in the log; report the fire to the flag/port authority as required.

• Drills should be carried out regularly (at least monthly, and within 24 hours of sailing if >25% of the crew have not participated in a drill), including an engine-room fire scenario.
• Each drill should: use the alarm signal, muster at the assigned stations, exercise the muster list duties, and stage a realistic scenario - e.g. a fire in the engine room; the crew practise mustering, evacuation, donning of BA, extinguishing/containing with the fire main/extinguishers, closing fire doors and isolation of ventilation/fuel, and the operation of the fixed system (e.g. the CO2 release procedure, without actually discharging).
• Drills should be varied (day/night, different scenarios) and practised with equipment (fire hoses, extinguishers, BA, the alarm).
• After the drill a de-brief evaluates the response and any shortcomings; results and observations are logged.
• In port, drills can involve coordination with the shore firefighting/emergency services (as arranged with the port) so the ship and shore understand each other's roles, communication and the handover.
• All drills are recorded (date, time, location, numbers, and any deficiencies) in the drill/certified log, per SOLAS Reg. III/19 & 30.